Rumoured & Confirmed Signings - Part 5

[Chins get the wins]

Careful Chins. I remember an old forum poster called ‘Smug Panther’ ripping into me about my man-crush on Spencer, saying similar things to you are saying now….

Thankfully you are far more sensible with much greater perspective!!

Sounds like a lovely fella

 

[Sime_11]

I don't recall Blade saying that Management is doubtful of our hooking duo.

we should always be looking to better our squad - no matter what position or how we finished last season

1 injury can always disrupt a season

 

[BossleyPanther]

we should always be looking to better our squad - no matter what position or how we finished last season

1 injury can always disrupt a season

Perfect. Yes. In my opinion we need 2 players who are NRL ready and players to replace Matt Eisenhuth, Chris Smith and the likes off. But replace them with players who will be our future players to replace Yeo, Fisher-harris. There is a major gap between our best and next one's down.

 

[BossleyPanther]

$3Million contract extension for Dylan Edwards. Doesn't say how long, but would be min $850k a season and north of $900k

 

[Chins get the wins]

$3Million contract extension for Dylan Edwards. Doesn't say how long, but would be min $850k a season and north of $900k

Bye bye Luai if true I'd say. Probably be a good way to evolve the squad.

 

[jane the pain]

Sounds like a lovely fella

Hi smug.

 

[BossleyPanther]

Bye bye Luai if true I'd say. Probably be a good way to evolve the squad.

I think so too, I think be good for Cole to come in or even Laurie.

 

[jane the pain]

I think so too, I think be good for Cole to come in or even Laurie.

Daine left

 

[BossleyPanther]

Daine left

Not in his head haha

 

[Panfa]

$3Million contract extension for Dylan Edwards. Doesn't say how long, but would be min $850k a season and north of $900k

3 mil would either be 1 mil a season for 3yrs or 750k a season for 4 yrs

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

3 mil would either be 1 mil a season for 3yrs or 750k a season for 4 yrs

If it is for 4 years.....that's a 250,000 upgrade on his current contract (probably unders). Hopefully that still leaves enough for Luai.

 

[BxTom]

3 mil would either be 1 mil a season for 3yrs or 750k a season for 4 yrs

Or it could be Rothfield BS.

 

[ColdWetPanther]

Or it could be Rothfield BS.

Just another gossip columnist. I wonder if he writes half the stuff anymore, or he just asks managers to email his copy…

 

[ColdWetPanther]

So many of the confirmed deals and rumours have us extending team members till the end of 2027. Is that an important date (ie cap extension extended at that time?).

I must admit feeling a little uneasy about the length of some of the contracts. It’s all well and good to lock in the 2022 champion team, but most of these players will be on the wrong end of 30 and on big contracts come the 2027 season.

My assumption would also be that having so many key players locked in for long contracts also reduces the ability to fully utilise our most important competitive advantage, our nursery and pathways.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Just another gossip columnist. I wonder if he writes half the stuff anymore, or he just asks managers to email his copy…

I agree. We as the plebs have no idea. If salarys were transparent......it would removed so much of this cloak and gossip mongering.

Some say it would breach the players privacy......

Most professions and careers, have all this type of thing out in the open. This I believe would be an improvement.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

So many of the confirmed deals and rumours have us extending team members till the end of 2027. Is that an important date (ie cap extension extended at that time?).

I must admit feeling a little uneasy about the length of some of the contracts. It’s all well and good to lock in the 2022 champion team, but most of these players will be on the wrong end of 30 and on big contracts come the 2027 season.

My assumption would also be that having so many key players locked in for long contracts also reduces the ability to fully utilise our most important competitive advantage, our nursery and pathways.

On the other side though, players are looking for job security......and if we don't offer decent length deals, other teams will and gazump us.

It's a difficult situation.

 

[Whino]

So many of the confirmed deals and rumours have us extending team members till the end of 2027. Is that an important date (ie cap extension extended at that time?).

I must admit feeling a little uneasy about the length of some of the contracts. It’s all well and good to lock in the 2022 champion team, but most of these players will be on the wrong end of 30 and on big contracts come the 2027 season.

Could be a big void come 2027 if they all retire in one hit or go elsewhere. You don't want key players coming off al in one hit.
Ivan is off then too.

 

[Bob]

3 mil would either be 1 mil a season for 3yrs or 750k a season for 4 yrs

He is signed for next year, the article said they were going to top up his contract for next year as he is on under $500k, the new contract is for 3 years on around $800k, he has been on unders for a while so I have no problem with giving him a bonus, he’s well worth it

 

[snickers007]

So many of the confirmed deals and rumours have us extending team members till the end of 2027. Is that an important date (ie cap extension extended at that time?).

I must admit feeling a little uneasy about the length of some of the contracts. It’s all well and good to lock in the 2022 champion team, but most of these players will be on the wrong end of 30 and on big contracts come the 2027 season.

My assumption would also be that having so many key players locked in for long contracts also reduces the ability to fully utilise our most important competitive advantage, our nursery and pathways.

The 2027 players are: To'o, Yeo, Cleary and Leota
2026 is: Cole, Fisher-Harris and McLean

Soon to add Martin and Edwards to either 2026 or 2027.

Leaves 20 of our Top 30 off contract this year or next. Leaves a fair bit of flexibility to overhaul the roster if necessary.

 

[ColdWetPanther]

The 2027 players are: To'o, Yeo, Cleary and Leota
2026 is: Cole, Fisher-Harris and McLean

Soon to add Martin and Edwards to either 2026 or 2027.

Leaves 20 of our Top 30 off contract this year or next. Leaves a fair bit of flexibility to overhaul the roster if necessary.

There is a lot of money in that top 10 though…